conventional computing
nounUK /kənˈvɛnʃənəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /kənˈvɛnʃənəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
The usual way computers work using regular chips and normal binary bits.
Most laptops and phones still rely on conventional computing rather than quantum machines.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Computing done with ordinary hardware and software, as opposed to experimental or futuristic methods.
The lab compares conventional computing with neuromorphic systems.
3. The mainstream approach to processing data using bits that are either 0 or 1.
In conventional computing, each bit holds a single value at a time.
4. Everyday computer use in homes and offices, not specialized high-performance setups.
Cloud services still depend on conventional computing for most daily tasks.